Hazel Elizabeth Tabor McCalley, 100, a resident of Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, died Saturday, August 30, 2003, at the care center. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion by Rev. Ron Lewis. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.
Survivors include her nephews, Lloyd Fernow of Marion and Marvin Fernow of Koshkanong, Missouri; her niece, Evelyn Dolfin of Santa Clara, California; five great-nieces; six great-nephews; and many great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Glenna Fernow, Margaret Ford, Esther Waln and Grace Court; three nieces, Maxine Neff, Betty Turbett and Margaret Machacek; and a nephew, Harold Fernow.
Hazel was born April 4, 1903, near Lost Nation, Iowa, to Andrew Delbert Tabor and Anna Zak Tabor. She was a graduate of Marion High School and of Cedar Rapids Business College. On January 1, 1942, she married Park L. McCalley. He died December 23, 1955. Hazel was employed for 40 years as a secretary by the Milwaukee Railroad, retiring in 1966.
Hazel was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, a 75- year member and Past Matron of Marion Chapter No. 138 Order of the Eastern Star, life member and Past High Priestess of Gethsemene White Shrine No. 1, charter life member and Past Queen of Eu?cha-rest Temple No. 68 Daughters of the Nile.
In lieu of flowers, friends may, if they wish, contribute to the Foundation Fund of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, St. Luke?s Hospice or charity of the donor?s choice.
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